Golden Fine Arts Festival Offers Quality, Ambiance

Golden, Colo. — April 24, 2008 — Come browse a variety of beautiful art at Colorado’s most accessible arts festival, the 18th annual Golden Fine Arts Festival, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16 and Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008, on 11th Street just west of Washington Avenue in historic downtown Golden.

The juried festival is an open-air art gallery in a gorgeous foothills setting adjacent to Clear Creek. More than 35,000 people attended the 2007 Golden Fine Arts Festival as it is increasingly well-known for its quality, affordability and ambiance.  Hosting 140 high-quality artists, 70 percent of whom are Coloradan and many from as far away as both U.S. coasts, the Festival features a variety of media, including ceramic arts, fiber arts, glass, jewelry, mixed media, painting, photography, sculpture.

There is no admission fee to come enjoy the Festival, which, as always, includes free horse-drawn carriage rides through historic downtown Golden, free musical entertainment, artists’ demonstrations, and a special hands-on Kids Art Zone operated by ArtReach that is always a hit with younger art patrons. In addition, many other coinciding art-filled events and activities are offered throughout the weekend at galleries and merchants in downtown Golden, just a block from the Festival.

Prizes will be awarded to artists in eight categories and cash awards total nearly $2,000.

For more information and updates about the Golden Fine Arts Festival and other activities in Golden, visit the Festival’s web site at www.GoldenFineArtsFestival.org or Golden’s visitor web site at www.2HourVacation.com throughout the year.